[Quote No.53772] Need Area: Mind > Plan "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time!
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve!
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53773] Need Area: Mind > Focus "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve!
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions!
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53767] Need Area: Mind > Evolve "[Benjamin Franklin, the statesman, polymath, and United States' founding father, came up with a system for self-mastery - character development, self-growth, personal 'evolution' - that is worth taking a serious look at if you're interested in getting better at anything in life.
First, for those who are unfamiliar with Franklin's accomplishments, he was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer and the glass armonica. He facilitated many civic organisations, including a fire department and a university.
But the young Ben Franklin was a bit rough around the edges, prone to vehemently arguing his case in all matters and alienating colleagues. Fortunately, he realised he needed to do something about this tendency, so he decided to work on developing more amenable character traits. Despite considerable application, however, as soon as he tried, he became overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task.
After much rumination, Franklin posited that it may work better to focus on improving just one thing at a time, rather than try and work on everything at once. So he selected 13 character traits that he believed were important for business and social success, and resolved to focus on just one of these for a week at a time, leaving all others to chance. He would each evening of that week review his day to see how he had handled himself in regard to the 13 virtues with special awareness of that week's focus, with a desire to see progress in the reduction of the number of transgressions, missed opportunities, etc., and therefore the improvement in his character. The following week he moved to the next characteristic and he continued thus until he had covered all of them, taking 13 weeks to complete the exercise. At this point, Franklin went back to the first week's aspect and started repeating the cycle. These four cycles fitted perfectly into the year.
The virtues Franklin defined in 1741, in his own words (plus his added commentary) were:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.
[Franklin achieved extraordinary success. In his autobiography he said that he felt that his greatest contribution to posterity, and the one that he wished most fervently his progeny would heed, was his system for self-mastery.]
It may be well my posterity should be informed that to this little artifice, with the blessing of God, their ancestor ow'd the constant felicity of his life, down to his 79th year, in which this is written....I hope, therefore, that some of my descendants may follow the example and reap the benefit." - Ben FranklinThe quote above is from his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'. [The introduction above is from the excellent article 'What teachers can learn from Benjamin Franklin: a step-by-step approach' by Tom Cassidy - Refer
http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/jan/14/teachers-learn-benjamin-franklin-step-by-step-teaching-practice-improvement ]Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53768] Need Area: Mind > Progress "[Benjamin Franklin, the statesman, polymath, and United States' founding father, came up with a system for self-mastery - character development, self-growth, personal 'evolution' - that is worth taking a serious look at if you're interested in getting better at anything in life.
First, for those who are unfamiliar with Franklin's accomplishments, he was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer and the glass armonica. He facilitated many civic organisations, including a fire department and a university.
But the young Ben Franklin was a bit rough around the edges, prone to vehemently arguing his case in all matters and alienating colleagues. Fortunately, he realised he needed to do something about this tendency, so he decided to work on developing more amenable character traits. Despite considerable application, however, as soon as he tried, he became overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task.
After much rumination, Franklin posited that it may work better to focus on improving just one thing at a time, rather than try and work on everything at once. So he selected 13 character traits that he believed were important for business and social success, and resolved to focus on just one of these for a week at a time, leaving all others to chance. He would each evening of that week review his day to see how he had handled himself in regard to the 13 virtues with special awareness of that week's focus, with a desire to see progress in the reduction of the number of transgressions, missed opportunities, etc., and therefore the improvement in his character. The following week he moved to the next characteristic and he continued thus until he had covered all of them, taking 13 weeks to complete the exercise. At this point, Franklin went back to the first week's aspect and started repeating the cycle. These four cycles fitted perfectly into the year.
The virtues Franklin defined in 1741, in his own words (plus his added commentary) were:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.
[Franklin achieved extraordinary success. In his autobiography he said that he felt that his greatest contribution to posterity, and the one that he wished most fervently his progeny would heed, was his system for self-mastery.]
It may be well my posterity should be informed that to this little artifice, with the blessing of God, their ancestor ow'd the constant felicity of his life, down to his 79th year, in which this is written....I hope, therefore, that some of my descendants may follow the example and reap the benefit!" - Ben FranklinThe quote above is from his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'. [The introduction above is from the excellent article 'What teachers can learn from Benjamin Franklin: a step-by-step approach' by Tom Cassidy - Refer
http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/jan/14/teachers-learn-benjamin-franklin-step-by-step-teaching-practice-improvement ]Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53777] Need Area: Body > General "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation!
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53774] Need Area: Money > Spend "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing!
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53775] Need Area: Property > General "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time!
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation!
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53770] Need Area: Food > General "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation!
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53771] Need Area: Friends > Conversation "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation!
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly!
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty!
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve!
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable!
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates!" - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53776] Need Area: Friends > General "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty!
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve!
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image

[Quote No.53778] Need Area: Fun > General "[Here are the thirteen virtues that Benjamin Franklin set for himself throughout his life, in his own words, plus his added commentary, as he defined them in 1741 and wrote them in his autobiography for the edification and emulation of his children and those who read his autobiography:]
--- Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
--- Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
--- Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
--- Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
--- Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
--- Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
--- Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
--- Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
--- Moderation. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
--- Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
--- Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable!
--- Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
--- Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates." - Ben FranklinFrom his book, 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin'.Author's Info on Wikipedia - Author on ebay - Author on Amazon - More Quotes by this AuthorStart Searching Amazon for GiftsSend as Free eCard with optional Google Image